Weather forecast for the Camino Olvidado in September

In September, the Camino Olvidado experiences varied weather across its regions. In the Basque Country, cities like Bilbao encounter temperatures fluctuating between 19°C and 27°C with intermittent rain and sunny spells. As the trail passes through Castile and León, locations like Güeñes, Quintanilla del Rebollar, and Cacabelos display a mix of rainy and sunny days with temperatures ranging from 16°C to 31°C. While some days are marked by heavy rain showers, periods of sunlight also provide respite. With the alternation between wet and dry spells, walkers might experience both rainy days and clear skies during their journey.

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Start date
Sep 1
Start town
Bilbao
End date
Sep 21
End town
Cacabelos
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
21
Total distance
488 km
Daily distance
23.2 km
Average high
23°C
Average low
14°C
Average precipitation
2.1 mm/day

Basque Country

In Bilbao, the month starts with moderate rain mixed with periods of sunshine. Temperatures vary from lows of 15°C to highs reaching 27°C. Days alternate between overcast skies and sunny weather, with occasional heavy rain showers, particularly evident in mid-month.

Castile and León

Beginning in Güeñes, similar rainy conditions prevail, with moderately heavy showers accompanied by scattered clear spells. Temperatures stay consistently around 17°C to 25°C. As the journey progresses to locations like Nava de Ordunte and Bercedo, the weather displays periods of moderate rain followed by abundant sunshine. Moving towards Quintanilla del Rebollar, the weather remains changeable, featuring both sunny and rainy days with temperatures peaking at 28°C.

On reaching Soncillo and Arroyo de Valdearroyo, moderate rain is interspersed with significant sunny periods, and winds occasionally bring thundery outbreaks. From Olea to Aguilar de Campoo, mixed weather patterns continue, with various days of heavy showers alongside intermittent sunny spells. As walkers approach Cervera de Pisuerga and Santibáñez de la Peña, the tendency for clearer days increases, although heavy rain returns sporadically.

Passing through Puente Almuhey, sunny days become more frequent, and the temperatures range between 8°C to 28°C. In Cistierna and Boñar, a more stable and sunny climate dominates, though heavy rains still manifest at times. The trail from La Robla to Riello experiences diverse weather with sunny durations interrupted by sudden heavy showers.

Towards the end of the journey, places like Fasgar and Labaniego witness alternating sunny and rainy intervals, with temperatures swinging between cooler mornings and warmer afternoons. Finally, in Congosto and Cacabelos, the month concludes with a mix of heavy rain showers followed by clear, sunlit days.

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